Books
June 6, 2023
The George W. Bush I Knew
An exclusive excerpt from Texas Monthly’s new book, ‘Lone Stars Rising,’ reevaluates the legacy of the former governor and president.
Presidents
Tacos
February 28, 2023
Jimmy Carter’s Peanut-and-Egg Taco Made Quite the Impression on San Antonians
A local restauranteur created the dish to honor Carter's election, and it was just one instance of the importance of Mexican food in the former president's public life.
Texas Icons
January 17, 2023
The Rise and Fall of the Bush Family Dynasty
You can’t blame Jeb.
Texas History
October 4, 2022
Did JFK Really Eat the World’s Largest Tamale?
How a San Antonio restaurant manager pioneered the art of taco diplomacy.
Politics & Policy
November 11, 2017
If Mark Cuban Runs for President, Here’s What He’ll Do
The billionaire explains his campaign platform. If he runs, that is.
BBQ
July 15, 2014
Commanders in Beef (and Pork)
Texas smoked brisket—especially the good stuff—can be addictive. That’s what President Obama learned last week. After eating John Mueller’s beef ribs for dinner during his stop in Dallas on Wednesday, the President took a whole brisket with him for the ride on Air Force One to Austin. I just can just imagine Obama
Politics & Policy
July 5, 2013
The Good Soldier
George Bush strives for a higher command.
Critters
January 21, 2013
Happy Turkey Day!
Feast on this: Turkeys and the three Texas presidents who pardoned them. Meantime, we hope you'll pardon us for taking a break from the TMDP. See you Monday with more great posts.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Pope Benedict and Five Other Dignitaries Wearing Sombreros
Foreign leaders visiting Mexico often don sombreros as a display of cross-cultural good humor.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
An Interview With George W. Bush (Transcript)
October 26, 2010, Dallas.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Bush 2.0
Two years after leaving office under a cloud of controversy, with a historically low approval rating, George W. Bush is reentering the spotlight and, with the groundbreaking of his library, launching his post-presidency. The question is, What will he do now?
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Former’s Almanac
What Bush could learn from Nixon, Carter, and Clinton.
Politics & Policy
February 20, 2012
Babies-in-Chief: Texan Presidents as Children
Happy Presidents' Day! Before the three presidents from Texas were politicians they were ... babies. See baby pictures of LBJ, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush.
Politics & Policy
December 1, 2010
Don’t Mess With Exes
“Take the grips up to the attic.” That was Harry Truman’s response to a reporter who asked him, as he arrived back home in Independence, Missouri, after leaving the White House, what he intended to do first (“grips,” for all you kids out there, used to be a common synonym
Politics & Policy
July 31, 1999
Alone Together
No one denies that there was love at the center of Lady Bird Johnson’s marriage to LBJ. But like Hillary Clinton, she endured quite a bit, spousally speaking, as her husband’s star was on the rise.
Politics & Policy
March 1, 1989
The Bush League
In George Bush’s Cabinet, Texans are crawling out of the woodwork. Read about their pasts, their pets, their secret passions.
Politics & Policy
March 1, 1982
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Next President of Mexico
On the surface, Mexico’s presidential election looks a lot like ours—rallies, placards, speeches—but the outcome there is never in doubt.